Jun Shibata
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is a Japanese pop
female singer-songwriter
. Her nickname is "Shibajun".
and/or ballad
s expressive of fragility. Occasionally her soft vocals are accompanied
by herself on the piano
.
In her early stages of her singing career, she was known to have travelled extensively nation-wide to perform live at local record stores in front of small crowds.
She has provided lyrics to the well-known Japanese singing-duo Chemistry
for their song "Tsukiyo".
J-pop
, an abbreviation for Japanese pop, is a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in 1960s music, such as The Beatles, and replaced kayōkyoku in the Japanese music scene...
female singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. Her nickname is "Shibajun".
Musical characteristics
Many of her songs are of slow and medium tempoTempo
In musical terminology, tempo is the speed or pace of a given piece. Tempo is a crucial element of any musical composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece.-Measuring tempo:...
and/or ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
s expressive of fragility. Occasionally her soft vocals are accompanied
Accompaniment
In music, accompaniment is the art of playing along with an instrumental or vocal soloist or ensemble, often known as the lead, in a supporting manner...
by herself on the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
.
In her early stages of her singing career, she was known to have travelled extensively nation-wide to perform live at local record stores in front of small crowds.
She has provided lyrics to the well-known Japanese singing-duo Chemistry
Chemistry (band)
is a Japanese Pop/R&B duo, composed of and . They were the winners of the Asayan audition in 2000 organized by Sony Music Entertainment Japan....
for their song "Tsukiyo".
Singles
June 27, 2001 (Indies Release) Uncharted October 31, 2001 Uncharted February 20, 2002 #90 June 26, 2002 #34 October 23, 2002 #20 January 29, 2003 #17 May 8, 2003 #43 September 10, 2003 #8 January 28, 2004 #20 November 25, 2004 #22 February 23, 2005 #31 May 18, 2005 #30 April 19, 2006 #8 July 26, 2006 #22- Hiromi January 11, 2007 #5 September 12, 2007 #15 May 28, 2008 #15 September 17, 2008 #13
- Love Letter October 7, 2009 #14 6,061 copies sold
Studio albums
March 20, 2002 #59 February 26, 2003 #12 February 25, 2004 #15 March 30, 2005 #6 February 21, 2007 #9 June 18, 2008 #9 November 4, 2009 #9 17,380 copies sold August 3, 2011Compilations
- Single Collection September 21, 2005 #23 March 14, 2007 #36
DVDs
March 26, 2003- Live at Gloria Chapel June 23, 2004 September 21, 2005 September 26, 2007 March 4, 2009
External links
- shibatajun.com official site